Kathy Roegge
Springfield IL
Never lived in Arenzville
The Roegge Reunion Planning Committee is working on the 2004 Reunion. It will be on Saturday, July 24, at the St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Beardstown, Il. If you have any questions please contact Kathy Roegge by e-mail at kat at csj.net.
209.144.47.150
25 Jan 2004
21:38:18

Cheryl (Schlueter) Terwelp
Quincy, IL
Former resident of Arenzville
Wonderful Web-sight! When I was born my folks lived right across the street from the city park where the Burgoo is held. I remember playing in that park with Willard Peck's son Dennis and Willard Peck's filling station where we would go to buy candy. At one time there was also a church on the city park block and Dennis and I got in trouble one time for going in and running on the pews. My father, Arthur Schlueter, is one of the World War II Veterans. Thank you for bringing back the fond memories of Arenzville. I also remember going to the Lutheran Church there. We moved to Beardstown right before I started school but every year after that we never missed "The World's Best Burgoo"!
66.226.103.247
30 Jan 2004
20:07:35

greg rourke
batavia, il
Wish I lived in Arenzville
Does anyone remember Harold Emerick? My grandfather, Leo Jones, a lifelong Arenzville resident, asked Harold to give me a ride in his dump truck when they were paving the Beardstown blacktop. Made an impression on me, as I'm a trucker today.
68.251.38.70
08 Feb 2004
21:04:11

Mike Hackman
Spring, TX
Never lived in Arenzville
Just reviewing site, but enjoying so far. My Grandfathers family came from Germany to several places in Cass County. Hackman & Jokisch are main surnames. My Grandmother has many memories of the area and plans to visit several places soon. She is 92 and just became a hockey fan so you can tell how active she is. Thanks for the site. I'll be checking it out some more and hope to find some great info for Grandma as well as myself.
216.12.192.75
22 Feb 2004
22:49:06

Brittany Scheer
Athens Il
Former resident of Arenzville
Hey, i really miss this town, i actually plan on coming back to raise a family here. i hope to see all of my friends make the same decision i am making. i love you guys.
64.136.26.225
1 Mar 2004
7:13 AM

Bill Niemann
860 E.Camino Diestro,Tucson,AZ 85737
Former resident of Arenzville
I have written a book, "Village Sketches" reviewing life in Arenzville during the late 20's and 30's I would be glad to send a copy of it to anyone that is interested, but if II do send it to anyone, I would like their comments. Contact me at Niepiano at aol.com
198.81.26.73
03/04/04
10:11 PM

Colleen Roegge Burlingame
St. Joe Beach, Florida
Former resident of Arenzville
Since I last contacted this site, my email address has changed. Please note the change any of you "Senior" friends. Planning to come to the 2004 Burgoo and really hope to see many relatives and friends.
12.158.106.51
03/09/04
06:58 PM

Stephanie Van Winkle Johnson
St. Louis, MO
Wish I lived in Arenzville
My friends and I from Beardstown waited all year for the burgoo. My family and I lived close to Arenzville and we knew many people from there. I would like to say hello to Terri Lee Lovekamp, my old beau, his mom and dad, Glen and Doris, brothers, Jim and Rick. Also my old buddy Jimmy Morrison. Does anyone remember Wild Bill Talkemeyer and Bobby? Remember the plane and landing in the field? I have wonderful memories of the burgoo...hello to everyone and I have enjoyed this site very much...SJ
152.163.252.230
03/14/04
11:51 PM

Noah Lefebvre
Kunsan AFB S. Korea
Current resident of Arenzville
Miss being home, Korea is a lot different than Arenzville but that is where Uncle Sam Needs me. Hope to be home soon.
132.16.115.15

03/15/04
07:37 AM

Karin Hargrave
Eldorado, IL
Former resident of Arenzville
Hi! I sure wish I was back in Arenzville!! Just wanted to tell Janis Witte, Penny Lovekamp and all my relatives hello. When I lived in Arenzville is was Karin Witte. Hope everyone is doing fine there and maybe I will make it up there this summer. Love to all.
66.99.150.66

03/17/04
10:22 AM

sammy magaji
sammy magaji at netscape.net
Wish I lived in Arenzville
I went to meet people in the world
216.147.153.166
04/09/04
05:24 AM

Fred Wahls
Tomah, Wisconsin
Former resident of Arenzville
Taught at Trinity from 1970 - 1974. Would love to hear from former students and friends. My E-mail address has changed. It's now bigbird1@centurytel.net
130.47.34.2
04/15/04
11:03 AM

Kent Hawley
Pittsfield
Never lived in Arenzville
I travel through your little burg occasionally. Used to speed through it every day on my way to Virginia. Nice town with a lot of positives--that's Arenzville, not Virginia, though Virginia is nice, too. Keep up the small-town traditions that make Arenzville a great place to live.
209.174.139.3
04/15/04
01:15 PM

Trikky
Texas
Never lived in Arenzville
I've never even heard of Arenzville, but I accidentally happened upon this site one day, and got a big surprise. It seems the love of my life had family in Arenzville, and she goes there once a year with her family for this festival or something. They travel there apparently from O'Fallon, IL.. It has been a really long time since I have seen her or even talked to her, but if she sees this message, she will know who it is from. Just in case she does I want to say that I still love her, and I have never stopped. Just in case I never get to talk to her again. 12.03.
24.171.47.29
05/12/04
05:37 PM

Tiffany Winkelman
O'Fallon
Wish I lived in Arenzville
Hmmmm, I'm not sure if it is my family that you're referring to but we travel every year to the Burgoo from O'Fallon, IL. If it is one of us Winkelmans that you are looking for, please feel free to send me an email at angelzzhaven@yahool.com and we can get you back in contact with that special someone :o)
68.251.140.131
05/13/04
08:24 AM

Tiffany Winkelman
O'Fallon, IL
Wish I lived in Arenzville
Sorry, that was suppose to be angelzzhaven@yahoo.com, not @yahool.com hehe
68.251.140.131
05/13/04
08:26 AM

Bill Niemann Niepiano@aol.com
Tucson,AZ
Former resident of Arenzville
When are the dates for the Burgoo of 2004?
149.174.164.71
06/01/04
12:47 PM

Greta Simpson Shepherd
Montgomery, Alabama
Never lived in Arenzville
I have been trying to find veterans of the 3890th Quartermaster Truck Company of which my father, Ralph Julian Simpson, of Mexia (Monroeville) Alabama, was a member (Truck Driver Heavy 931) He was wounded and received his Purple Heart at the GO 77 HQ 12th EVAC HOSP on Nov. 27, 1944, in France. He received the WWII Victory Medal; European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. I would like to know if any Veterans still living in your area might have known my Father. Thank you so much.
149.174.164.71
06/07/04
11:37 AM

thank you for this web site! who ever said that you can't go home again-they were wrong.i am margaret lovekamp's girl- my grangparents were lydia and christian lovekamp-bobby schone was the best looking boy cousin in town-mom busted him once in front of the post office smoking a cigarette- what a drama that was-i'll stop now. i miss your town.the last time i saw it was 1959. i havn't made it back since but only in my dreams and on your site. THANK YOU!!!

Bob
Seattle
Just happened to find this page
24.19.126.93

04 Aug 2004
19:21:30

Very Nice web site. Keep up the good work.

Rick Lovekamp
Arenzville
Current resident of Arenzville
67.50.133.174

04 Aug 2004
22:56:39

was just reading guestbook and was surprised to see the whole family mentioned. contact at rlovekamp@hotmail.com Hi Stephanie----the family is well. Wild Bill has passed on but Bobby is still around. J.M. visits the burgoo often. Great job Molly--keep up the good work and Thanks!!!!!

A REUNION FOR THE FAMILY OF CHARLES E. FOX WILL BE HELD AT ZUSCHKA SQUARE,ARENZVILLE,IL ON SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT 12 NOON. FAMILY MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED FROM NORTH DAKOTA, FLORIDA, MICHIGAN, MISSOURI, AND ILLINOIS. ANYBODY CONNECTED TO THE FOX FAMILY IS WELCOME TO VISIT ON SATURDAY AND ALSO CHECK OUT THE ARENZVILLE BURGOO.

Donetta Logan
Just down the road in... shhhhhhhhhh Beardstown
Former Arenzville resident
4.159.59.170

06 Sep 2004
00:41:17

Never say never!!! I never thought I would live in Illinois again and NEVER thought I would wind up in Beardstown only 12 miles from Arenzville and it's rival...but I did!! God has His plans and there is nothing that can stop Him!!! I have six siblings ...five live in rural Arenzville and the big city of Beardstown and the sixth lives just two hours away. Last year our parents died just four months apart. If you knew Don and Sadie Logan, be assured that they went with family at their sides. I plan on seeing some old friends at the Burgoo this year. Let's hope the weather cooperates!

Bradbury
right here at my desk
Current resident of Arenzville
67.138.127.29

10 Oct 2004
21:27:14

Molly... Nice article in the S'field paper, re: the Burgoo. Glad your such an advocate of your hometown. kb